97 civic lx - coolant leak--- no idea

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03-15-2019, 08:52 AM

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97 civic lx - coolant leak--- no idea

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03-15-2019, 09:11 AM

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Re: 97 civic lx - coolant leak--- no idea

Make sure the plug on the radiator is tight. Also a possibility the seal is broken between the radiator and end tank. I went through 4 radiators when I had my 98 DX. After the second one I should've went with an all aluminum radiator and saved a few bucks.

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03-16-2019, 05:25 AM

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mechanic did pressure test, said it was a hose clamp and that i am good to go

still losing coolant after 100+ mile drives

Same mechanic who did head gasket job?

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03-16-2019, 01:59 PM

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Re: 97 civic lx - coolant leak--- no idea

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Originally Posted by Dolan Commoss

mechanic did pressure test, said it was a hose clamp and that i am good to go

still losing coolant after 100+ mile drives

no visible leaks

what is happening here

do another pressure test